READING, Pa. - The Albright College baseball team will kick-off the start of their 2024 season Sunday morning as they will travel to Washington D.C. for the Bison Baseball Classic. The Lions will be facing off against Elmira College at 10:30 a.m. and SUNY Canton at 2:00 p.m. The schedule ahead for the Lions will consist of 21 MAC Commonwealth games (seven double-headers) and 19 non-conference games (two double-headers).
Head Coach
Justin Perry is entering his second season as head coach for the Lions. During his first season as head coach, Perry led one player to be named All-MAC Honorable Mention. Coach Perry is bringing in a swarm of 23 new Lions to the program to join his strong 24 returners. Three key wins for Coach Perry came against Central Pennsylvania (17-8), a competitive victory over cross-town rival Alvernia (3-2), and a season-ending victory over Clarks Summit University (16-4).
Notable returning starters for the Lions this season are
Nick Barton,
Tommy Lewman,
Deklyn Marks,
Roman Berretta, and
Zander Tesoriere. Barton, Lewman, and Marks led the team in batting average last season each hitting over .300. Lewman lead the team in hits and home runs recording 41 hits and two homers last season. Barton was also named All-MAC Commonwealth Honorable Mention making him the first Lion since 2019 to receive All-MAC honors.
Lucas Williams lead the team in strikeouts last season recording 35.
After the season opener in Washington D.C., the Lions will head back home as they welcome Gettysburg College for a 9-inning double-header on Saturday, March 2. Start time for these contests will start at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Following that the Lions will be on the road against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) before returning home on Wednesday, March 6 welcoming Muhlenberg College. Start time for this contest is set for 3:00 p.m.
MAC Commonwealth play will start on Friday, March 15 as the Lions will welcome the Spartans of York College to town. Start time for this contest is set for 3:00 p.m. Following two non-conference games the Lions will travel to Grantham, Pa. to face off against Messiah for a three-game series. The regular season will conclude for the Lions on Saturday, April 27 with a double-header at Hood College.
